Dianne Jenett

Title

Dianne Jenett

Subject Headings

Slavery--United States

Description

Dianne Jenett reflects on the legacy of chattel slavery in the United States through learning the history of her father's ancestors.

Name(s) of ancestors

Abraham Elkins; Thomas Willis

Name(s) of enslaved person(s)

Jack; Nell; Quo; Cromwell; George; Matthew; Joe; Tom; Burroughs; Mingo; Jacob; Peter; Robin; Siscone; Jasper

Location(s) mentioned

Dallas, Texas, United States; Palo Alto, California, United States; Middlesex, Virginia, United States; Christchurch, Virginia, United States

Conflicts mentioned

American Revolutionary War

Donated by:

Speaking Truth -- https://www.speakingtruth.org/

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